Postcode BB4 8FU is located in an urban city, within the Longholme ward of Rossendale in the North West region, and forms part of the Rawtenstall area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 106.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Rawtenstall is £38,400 per year. The nearest station is Accrington located about 4.5 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Rawtenstall has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,271 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Rawtenstall has a high crime rate, with approximately 106.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 24.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Rawtenstall is £38,400 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 62 ft away from BB4 8FU.
Rawtenstall near BB4 8FU has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Accrington located about 4.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £196,540 in Longholme area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £545,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 23 | £390,000 |
| Flats | 9 | £190,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £252,500 |
| Terraced | 51 | £153,000 |
10 year median price trend in Longholme
In the BB4 8FU postcode area, located within Rawtenstall, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB4 8FU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Holly Mount Way, Rawtenstall, Rossendale, BB4 8EL | Walking directions to Asda |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.